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08.06.2017 14:55 |
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West Oakland

Restaurant News
Oakland Zoo Opens New Restaurant and Gondola
The Oakland Zoo’s new restaurant, Landing Café, features views overlooking the Bay Area through the glass-lined walls of the space and viewing deck. You can access the new restaurant by taking a four-minute ride on the zoo’s new eight passenger gondola, Northern California’s only urban gondola. The restaurant features a locally- sourced, seasonally rotating menu and will serve dishes such as, breaded chicken sandwiches, avocado toast, pizzas and salads. This new addition is the first phase of the Oakland zoo’s California Trail expansion, a new exhibit that will explore California’s history with California native animals.

Shopping News
Oakland Supply Co. Reopens in Jack London Square
Oakland retail store, Oakland Supply Co., is now open in Jack London Square. The store sells clothing, jewelry, accessories, gifts and more. The new location will be accessible to visitors, as Jack London Square has many restaurants, wineries, bars and entertainment.

OMCA Ocean Film Festival: June 9 | Oakland Museum of California
In celebration of World Oceans Day, join a screening of selected short films from the 14th Annual International Ocean Film Festival. Watch these brief environmentally-focused, fun short films, and consider how you will take action for the future of our oceans.

Full Moon Paddle: June 9 | California Canoe & Kayak, Jack London Square
Join California Canoe & Kayak for an evening of moonlight paddling on the Oakland Estuary. Experience the calm waters & city lights on this leisure sunset adventure.

East 10th Art Fair & Street Party: June 10 | East 10th Street
Join Norton Factory Studios, Ale Industries and Red Bay Coffee for a street fair. Enjoy food trucks, live music, a beer garden, art, crafts, coffee, snacks and more to celebrate a day of fun on East 10th Street.

14th Annual Temescal Street Fair: June 11 | Temescal
Join a diverse gathering of more than 15,000 people from all over Oakland and the East Bay bringing an authentic vibe and love of community. This family-friendly, eco-minded fair features global eats; local and regional artists on multiple stages; Kinetic Arts Center Circus stage; 150 booths teeming with handmade art and crafts; and more!

Oakland Museum of California LGBT History Tour: June 11, 18 & 25 | Oakland Museum of California
In honor of Pride month, celebrate with a Docent Tour of the museum’s Galleries focused on LGBT history in California. Explore the legacy of early LGBT leaders and recent issues such as Proposition 8 and its overturning. LGBT History Tours are offered every Sunday at noon during the month of June.

Father’s Day Cruise: June 18 | USS Potomac
Honor Dad with a cruise on the San Francisco Bay, aboard the Presidential Yacht, USS Potomac. Sail for three hours, while enjoying a hearty box lunch, hosted wine bar and sites around the bay.

Montclair Fine Arts Sidewalk Festival: June 24-15 | Montclair Village
The Montclair Fine Arts Sidewalk Festival celebrates art in the outdoors with more than 80 artists from the Bay Area and beyond, displaying their work in Montclair Village. Presented by the Montclair Village Association, this free festival is on June 24and June 25.
More information:www.visitoakland.com